Monthly Archives: July 2011

Heat Stress in the Workplace

From University of Texas- Heat stress includes a series of conditions where the body is under stress from overheating.  It can include: – Heat Rash – Heat Cramps – Heat Exhaustion, – Heat Stroke. Each produces bodily symptoms that can … Continue reading

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5 Ways to Relax at Work

Almost by definition, work is stressful — that’s why God (and/or HR) created vacation days. And these days, workplace anxiety is being felt at record high rates. “People, no matter what income levels, are feeling pinched,” says relaxation expert Darren … Continue reading

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Jobless rates up in Dayton, Montgomery County

By William Hershey, Columbus Bureau Updated 10:34 AM Tuesday, July 26, 2011  COLUMBUS – Unemployment increased for a second straight month in both Dayton and Montgomery County in June, but both rates were down from a year ago, the Ohio … Continue reading

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JUST TELL ME WHAT YOU WANT…

Detailed Job Descriptions are critical in finding the perfect employeeFinding the perfect employee is not like ordering a Big Mac and fries at the local McDonald’s, but some job descriptions might lead you to believe that!Recruiters and HR staff are … Continue reading

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The Dog Days of Summer

By Scot Feldmeyer BarryStaff of Cincinnati Weekly Newsletter 7/19/2011 Well folks it looks like we are in it for sure. “In what?” you ask. Why we are in the Dog Days of Summer.  That’s the hottest time of the year. … Continue reading

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The end of the 40-hour workweek?

Salaried workers are asked to do much more. Meanwhile, lower-level jobs are being turned into part-time positions with irregular schedules. The era of a 9-to-5 workday appears to be coming to an end. Higher-level workers are increasingly being asked to … Continue reading

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Giving Back to the Community

By Scot Feldmeyer BarryStaff of Cincinnati Weekly Newsletter   An important part of being a business in a community is giving back to that community.  I’ve worked for different companies in my career but I’ve never worked at a company that … Continue reading

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Marketing Slogans- 12 Simple Words

Here are a few marketing slogans—12 simple words—for organizations to use internally, with their customers and the public. Give them meaning and these brief phrases will keep nightmares where they belong—in the realm of bad dreams, not reality. Explore don’t … Continue reading

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Jobless Claims Fall Last Week

July 7 (Bloomberg) — Initial jobless claims in the U.S. fell to a level that shows the labor market will take time to heal. Jobless claims fell by 14,000 to 418,000 in the week ended July 2, Labor Department figures … Continue reading

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BarryStaff Business Image

Look professional is a skill that can easily be achieved by anyone who wants to learn it. This guide has been developed by BarryStaff Inc. to assist you in remembering the key factors in creating a positive impression. Image Factors … Continue reading

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